Originally Posted by redgoober4life
The polish goes directly on the foam. For wax application you would use a smaller cell foam pad to apply it. It really doesn't do much. Off the top of my head the only waxes that would benefit are the run of the mill cleaner waxes, NXT, FX synwax, etc. Anything without polishing ability isn't going to be improved by machine application. NXT only benefits because it seems that the oils that fill in the swirls are worked into them more....anywhoo...
You can use it for removal, but it's really not necessary and doesn't provide any better results. This you would use a bonnet for. I wouldn't use a rotary to remove polish anyway.
You would use a microfiber bonnet from pakshak.com or another retailer. You can use 100% cotton terry, but they don't last long and they usually have some polyester content, which is kind of harsh on paint.
I know the polish goes on the foam, duh:chuckles:
I was planning on waxing by hand cause im using S100 which is about as easy as it gets when it comes to application and removal. But I am gonna us the rotary to apply the Vanilla Moose, im thinking that as you stated above, the material will get worked into the swirls more providing a better end result.
So im thinking that 1000-1500 rpm is about where im gonna set it when I do this, sound about right? Is the key to getting good results keeping the pad flat on the surface? With my RO I was able to tilt the pad and didn't have to worry about it, seems like I have to worry about it now. This can become an issue cause my door panels are concave. But at least my hood and trunk will look nice!!!